Tissues Flashcards
Stem cells
The cells that develop into all other cells
Embryo stem cells
Pluripotent
Adult stem cells
Multipotent
Pluripotent structure
-ectoderm: skin
-mesoderm: bone, muscle, blood
-endoderm: digestive, respiratory system
Endocrine glands
Secrete into bloodstream
Exocrine glands
Secrete into a ductal system to the surface of skin
Merocrine secretion style
Apocrine secretion style
Holocrine secretion style
Collagen
Main protein found in skin (bone, muscles, tendons, cartilage)
Elastin
Abundant stretchy protein (dermis, lungs, blood vessels, ligaments, ears)
Reticular
Thick bottom layer of dermis
Extracellular matrix (ECM)
An intricate network organized in a cell tissue
Ground substance
An gel-like substance present in connective tissue
Connective epithelial membranes
Formed from epithelial tissue attached to a layer of CT